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  • A discourse in which King Avantiputta of Madhurā questions the monk Mahā-Kaccāna about brahmin claims to superiority, and is shown that wealth, kamma, and religious respect apply equally across all castes, leading him to take refuge in the Buddha’s teaching.

MN 84
Madhurā Sutta
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  • A sutta listing five drawbacks of the city of Madhurā, with the Commentary explaining that the Buddha once turned back from entering it after being confronted by a naked female spirit.

AN 5.220

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